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Where to Park at Rattlesnake Lake

By July 1, 2025No Comments

If you’re booked for a session with me at beautiful Rattlesnake Lake, this quick guide will help you park in the right place and arrive stress-free. Please take a moment to read this before you head out — it’s important!

Exact Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9G4H2SSkSGX59jDT8

⚠️ Very Important: Poor Cell Reception

📵 Once you’re near Rattlesnake Lake, you will likely lose cell signal.
That means maps may stop working, and messages may not go through.

👉 Please review these instructions before you leave — it’ll be difficult to navigate once you’re in the area.

🧭 Directions to the Parking Area

Use this Google Maps link to get the driving directions to the right area:
👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/WEgU9YQLA3GnN2Xq8

Once you’re on I-90 Eastbound from Seattle:

  1. Take Exit 32 for 436th Ave SE.
  2. Turn right off the exit onto 436th Ave SE.
  3. Continue straight — the road becomes Cedar Falls Rd SE.
  4. After about 3.5 miles, you’ll reach the Rattlesnake Lake area.

✅ Where to Park

There are two parking lots — and most people stop at the wrong one.

  • The large oval-shaped lot you see first is the main parking area.
    ❌ It’s busy and farther from where we’ll meet.
  • The smaller lot (marked by the red pin in the image above) is what I recommend.
    ✅ It’s closer to the trailhead and lake, and where I’ll meet you.

How to Get to the Right Lot:

  • Continue driving past the oval lot (don’t turn into it).
  • Follow the road around the curve — it loops you around.
  • You’ll see the smaller lot on your left after the curve.
  • Park there — I’ll be nearby!

📝 Final Reminders

  • Arrive 10–15 minutes early to give yourself time to park and walk.
  • Bring water, snacks, and a bag to carry things needed for your shoot.
  • If you’re unsure before leaving, feel free to text me with questions — just remember, you may not have signal once you’re there.

I’m Excited to See You There!

Thanks for choosing me to capture your memories — and thank you for arriving prepared.
It makes a big difference for how smooth and enjoyable your session will be!

Let me know if you’d like this sent as a PDF or text-friendly version for your clients! I can also annotate the map if you want clearer visual guidance.